South America 60s 60w

Creative Rationale

Over the Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Peninsula at 60°S 60°W, where fierce westerly winds encounter dramatic pressure gradients in the polar maritime environment. The strong 18.6 m/s winds from 295 degrees drive rapid, tightly compressed undulating patterns, while the steep pressure gradient creates densely packed parallel lines. The sub-zero temperature of -0.3K calls for Riley's early black-and-white optical work, with the wind direction establishing diagonal wave patterns that flow from northwest to southeast across the canvas.